Shoot Out

Published 2002

This Knizia 2 player game was originally released in issue 17 of Games Unplugged magazine in June 2002. Shoot Out was re-released in February of 2012 as a bonus item in the DVD Going Cardboard: A Board Game Documentary. It is high noon in Silver City, Texas. Your opponent faces you on the other side of the street. Deadly Silence. Step by Step you edge closer towards your foe. Your hand wavers above your gun-belt. The game plays from duel to duel until one player picks up cards with a total value of 14 or more. On each turn a player may move(closer to his opponent) or shoot(you have 2 guns: a colt and winchester rifle). Optionally either player may choose to end the duel and retreat(picking up more ammo).

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Shoot Out

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
20 min
Weight
Light — 1.18/5
Year
2002
BGG Rating
5.28
BGG Rank
#27948
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Shoot Out is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Shoot Out takes about 20 minutes.
Shoot Out has a complexity rating of 1.18/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Shoot Out is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Shoot Out has a rating of 5.28/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 138 ratings. It is ranked #27948 overall.
Shoot Out was designed by Reiner Knizia. It was published in 2002.